Vocabulary
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(noun) Money given by
the father to bride’s
future husband as a
gift
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(using context
clues):
Means the same as
(synonym):
gift
The father of the bride
announced that his daughter’s
dowry would include a cow,
two sheep, and four chickens
to her future husband.
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(adjective)
successful; famous
or well-known
Means the same as
(synonym):
Dignified, prominent,
unforgettable
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context clues):
Albert Einstein was
known as a
distinguished scientist
whose inventions were
set apart from all other
inventors.
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(adverb) over and
over again;
repetitive
Means the same as
(synonym):
Endlessly,
perpetually
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(using context
clues):
The cat chased the
mouse ceaselessly
around the room
for hours.
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(verb) ignited or
brought up again
and again
Means the same as
(synonym):
Enliven, sparked
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context clues):
Bruno Mars aroused the
crowd with his
outstanding
performance at the
Superbowl.
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(noun) contempt or
hatred/feeling
something is
unworthy
Means the same as
(synonym):
Hatred, insolence
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context clues):
My heart was filled with
disdain after losing the
football game to the
Seattle Seahawks.
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definition:
(noun) extreme
pain or anxiety
Means the same as
(synonym):
Suffering; sadness
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clues):
She experienced
great distress when
she heard her cat
had passed away.
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(adjective) not
sensible or
restrained; too
much or excess
Means the same as
(synonym):
unbalanced;
exaggerated
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clues):
Her heart began to beat with an
immoderate anxiety and her
hands trembled as she took the
diamond necklace in her hands
which she knew was worth
millions of dollars.
The immoderate character in iCarly
is constantly working and never
runs out of energy.
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(noun) severe
mental or physical
pain or suffering
Means the same as
(synonym):
Sorry; tragedy;
distress
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context clues):
She was filled with
anguish when she
discovered there was no
insurance on the new
car that she recently
crashed.
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(verb) tried hard to
do something;
attempted
Means the same as
(synonym):
Aspire; determined
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clues):
She endeavored to pay
Mme. Forestier back
no matter what the
cost may be.
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definition:
(noun) special
honor or respect
Means the same as
(synonym):
Loyalty; respect
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(using context
clues):
The men paid much
homage to the
temple by bowing
their heads in prayer.
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definition:
(noun) respect or
warm approval
Means the same as
(synonym):
Loyalty; respect
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context clues):
She had great
admiration for
Rapunzel and wanted to
mimic her every move
since she loved her so
greatly.
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definition:
(noun) hall or
lobby
Means the same as
(synonym):
Entry or hallway
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context clues):
As he entered the
building he was greeted
by a receptionist in the
vestibule where other
applicants were waiting
for their interviews.
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(noun) 1. command or order
2. when one “dictates” or
speaks while another
transcribes (writes down
what he/she is saying)
Means the same as
(synonym):
Transcription or copy
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context clues):
As he spoke aloud she
wrote at his dictation,
recording every word
and phrase exactly as
he spoke it to her.
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(adjective/adverb) a
lack of wisdom or
judgment; not
knowing something
Means the same as
(synonym):
Ignorant or innocent
Write a sentence (using
context clues):
The naïve child thought he
could sit next to the young
tiger without being
harmed even though his
parents knew of the
imminent danger.